Maple High School Academy Year 3
An Unexpected Adventure in Windville - Rabbit with Butterfly Wings

Rabbit with Butterfly Wings

“TACK VAR VINDEN.”

The green stripes are embossed and form a unique pattern from the shoulders to the right palm of Lyria. He was filling the evolcore that had been removed from the evolblaster with wind magic. The girl's chocolate-covered grimoire floated in the air, unaffected by the shock of the beer-laden horse-drawn cart as it whistled through the pebbles.

Lyria's left hand stuffed the luggage they bought yesterday from Alanon's hand into the grimoire. The cat masks and remover cloths they buy can go in. However, not for the Time Mirror Flakes they had stolen. The mirror of time is back in Mikalea's hands.

The four Maple Academy students had left the Windcluster as the sun poked out on the eastern horizon. Alanon rubs his eyes. The contracted animal came out of the pocket of the shirt and flew over the squeaks on the side of the road. Zanesha was fast asleep, while Mikalea watched the windcluster's central tower wheel from inside the ride cart.

Alanon. “Omong-by the way, how did that mask suddenly turn into a mirror? What did you guys do last night after dinner?”

“The mirror changed after I gave the payment to Enchantro's grandmother yesterday. I myself do not know what makes the mask can change.”

“What did the grandmother do to the point that the mask turned into a mirror?”

“Grandmother just said, ‘may Goddess Fohn and Baro help you’.”

“OK, although not convincing, fine. Let us assume there is a miracle that helps us because of the request from the grandmother,” replied Alanon while scratching his head. “Oh, yes, have you ever thought that the things we do now can affect the future?”

“Our goal to the past and destroy the mirror, right, is to save the future from destruction. Therefore the future will change,” explained Lyria with a lazy tone.

“That's not what I mean .. I just thought if for example, Grandma Enchantro and that little boy should starve to death. If you don't save, it could be, right, something will change later? For example, the little boy became a successful trader. It could be, there will be a giant building next to Markmind or the boy becomes a criminal and kills people important to the development of Windville. Could also, right, Windville so the area is not developed?”

Lyria and Mikalea immediately glanced at Alanon. Sol returned to the cart, bringing Alanon a deep red plant. The wagon wheels that bulldozed through the hole made Zanesha open his eyes.

“You discuss what?”

“Things that will never reach your brain, Cat,” taunted Alanon.

Zanesha smiled wryly, then leaned back and closed his eyes. “Then wake me up when I get there. I hate complicated things. So, congratulations on discussing that no-will-to-be-in-my-brain thing quietly.”

“You're not angry I'm being led off like that?”

Zanesha stared hard at Alanon. “You want me to hit?”

“No, thank you. Please continue your dream, Miss Cat.”

The red-haired girl closed her eyes again. Lyria laughed with satisfaction at seeing Alanon. Mikalea squinted her eyes, watching something that followed from behind the bush.

 An hour later, they finally arrived at Windustry, the center of technological development in Autumnland. Industrial buildings stood firm, reflecting dense smoke from each chimney. Thousands of people have been operating heavy tools with magic such as cranes to lift large logs to the wind dock.

Lyria, Mikaea, Alanon, and Zanesha alight at Windustry's crowded gate of visitors, thanking the beer cart driver who had been willing to give them a ride. They walked west, leaving Windustry because it was not their destination.

“Now it's still 8am,” said Alanon after seeing the giant clock Windustry through Sol's vision. “Are you sure you don't want to invite us to see what Windustry is like, Magical Boy?”

“I actually want to invite you in there. However, I don't want to waste time. We need to hurry to Hollowind or to destroy the mirror. Don't know when Hilarion will appear.” Lyria moved her right hand which was still channeling wind energy into the evolcore. “Again, the faster the ba—”

A green-haired animal suddenly emerges from the bush, seizing the evolcore from Lyria's hands. The animal then darted into the air, then into the grass.

“Hei! Return my evolcore, fucking cupipa!” Lyria ran after the Windville endemic animal.

The girl broke through the grass, tracking the little rabbit-like animal. When his eyes found a strange movement, he immediately jumped up to him. However, none of the efforts made by the girl nernetra hazal that succeeded.

Lyria took a breath. Evolcore's the only thing he has now. Without that thing, Lyria could not fight and would only be a burden to the team. He doesn't want that. After that, he must take it back.

Movement after strange movement brought Lyria into a big hole. He stood beside the hole that only he could enter. Before long, the three comrades arrived beside Lyria.

“I have to go in there, take back my evolcore,” said Lyria before her annoyed colleagues opened their voices.

“After you said that we should hurry away, you want to waste time?”

“I need that evolcore, Zane.”

“But, Lyr—”

“Thank you, Kale. I'll be back quickly.”

Lyria jumped into the hole and landed in a sitting position. The darkness that greeted the girl dissipated as soon as the contract animal Mikalea arrived beside her. The half-blooded Dwarf girl got up, cleaned her skirt.

“Please help, fireflies.”

The firefly circled Lyria's head in response.

Lyria stepped up, her gaze tracing the one and a half meter high hallway wall. He examined holes containing stolen items, such as mirrors, combs, serrated wheels, and others. But there was no evolcore there. Lyria found a forked path as she was deepening.

Welcome, Miss. What are you looking for here?

Lyria glanced at the two branching hallways, looking for the source of the mysterious old man's voice that suddenly sounded.

“I'm looking for my stuff, evolcore that was just stolen by cupipa. Maybe cupipa is one of your flock.”

Lyria's left hallway gave off a blue light. Come, Miss. I'll help you.

The half-blooded Dwarf girl obeyed the direction of the voice. At the end of the hall, a large room where dozens of Cupipa and a giant Cupipa were gathered was seen. The girl was surprised, because this was the first time she knew of Cupipa's nest.

Welcome, Miss. The giant cupipa lowered its head, showing hospitality. Forgive us for one of our flock, Miss the Good.

Lyria scratched her head. He did not know what the meaning of the giant cupipa called him ‘Nona Yang Baik Hati’. The giant cupipa twisted its body, as if talking to a flock of cupipa hiding in the holes. A cupipa came out of the hole, flew towards Lyria and returned the evolcore he had stolen.

Cupipa is now free. He will take you back to the surface, said the giant cupipa.

“What do you mean by that ‘bebas’? Not since the beginning you have been living freely?”

The giant cupipa shook his head. I mean, he's not our herd from now on. Cupipa that brings someone to the nest will be immediately removed from the group, Miss.

Lyria knitted her brows. “Do you guys not feel sorry for him?”

The giant cupipa is back. You are a good man, Miss. However, I do not forgive cupipas that bring other animals or someone into the nest without my permission, the leader of the nest. This is the rule created since one cupipa brings another animal into the nest and the animal hunts all the cupipas in the nest. Sorry I can't tell you the story. You're in a hurry, ‘kan?

Cupipa is now free and our business is done, miss. I know that you are a kind person after witnessing your memory while at Markmind. The giant cupipa flaps its wings. Please keep this place a secret. Then, take it easy, I can only watch your vision from last night. For the rest, I was unable because my ability was inadequate to do so.

Cupipa who had stolen the evolcore Lyria nodded. He drew Lyria's hand with his long leaf-shaped tail. Lyria intends to protest, but the cupipa gets in the way. He accepted his fate.

Cupipa, Lyria, and Mikalea's fireflies walked back down the aisle and reached a different hole. Cupipa was silent, rolling his tail stronger in Lyria's hands. He was afraid of the outside world with no place to return.

“Hei, cupipa. Do you want to have a pet contract relationship with me?” ask Lyria. “You're scared, ‘right? I'll be your friend.”

A connection was created between Lyria and the cupipa. The half-blooded Dwarf girl felt the sadness from the cupipa.

Miss ... sure? I .. who was removed from the group. I also stole Miss's property. I can't forgive myself.

A soft sound from the cupipa sounded in the braid-haired girl's ears. Lyria smiled. “I forgive you, cupipa. I'll say once again, do you want to have a pet contract relationship with me?”

The cupipa loosened its tail loop and revolved around Lyria's body. “Sure, Miss!”

Lyria clasped the head of the butterfly-winged rabbit and looked into her two eyes. He landed his forehead on the forehead of the cup, then closed his eyes.

“I accept you as a contracted animal. Are you willing to contract with me, until I die?”

I'm willing. Give me a name, Miss.

“Your name is Veraina. I'll call you Vera.”

The relationship that was created between Lyria and Veraina binds more and more strongly in both their hearts. Their souls are connected.

From this moment on, my name is Veraina. Veraina opened her eyes. Thank you for making a pet contract with me, Miss Lyria.

Lyria smiled. “Now, let's get out of here. Zane, Al, and Kale must be worried about me.”